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February 15, 1998
Whether sin is publicly exposed or remains hidden and secret, it never escapes the watchful gaze of God. Wise judgment and patience are necessary in appointing and disciplining church leaders, and we must avoid favoritism, which can eventually destroy a local congregation. Alistair Begg reminds us that leaders must diligently guard their own integrity and purity if they are to be useful in serving God.
17Let the elders zwho rule well be considered worthy of adouble honor, especially those who labor in preaching and teaching. 18For the Scripture says, b“You shall not muzzle an ox when it treads out the grain,” and, c“The laborer deserves his wages.” 19Do not admit a charge against an elder except don the evidence of two or three witnesses. 20As for those who persist in sin, erebuke them in the presence of all, fso that the rest may stand in fear. 21In the presence of God and of Christ Jesus and of the elect angels gI charge you to keep these rules without prejudging, hdoing nothing from partiality. 22iDo not be hasty in the jlaying on of hands, nor ktake part in the sins of others; keep yourself pure. 23(No longer drink only water, but luse a little wine mfor the sake of your stomach and your frequent ailments.) 24The sins of some people are conspicuous, going before them to judgment, but the sins of others appear later. 25So also good works are conspicuous, and neven those that are not cannot remain hidden.
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